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Qatar (Arabic: قطر IPA: [ˈqɑ̱.tˁɑ̱r]), officially the State of Qatar (Arabic: دولة قطر , Dawlat Qatar), is an emirate in the Middle East and Western Asia, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the larger Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south; otherwise the Persian Gulf surrounds the state. Read more at Wikipedia

Peres, Abbas, Kerry to discuss peace in Jordan

Posted on 2013-05-26 03:24:00 from Jerusalem Post

...Abbas, and top diplomats and leaders from the Arab world – including representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Morocco, Egypt, Libya and Kuwait – will all be present at the WEF on Sunday. Peres is expected to hold diplomatic meetings...

Mideast dominates Kerry’s trip

Posted on 2013-05-26 01:49:00 from Pittsburgh Entertainment

...was one of several prominent Arab nations to back a renewal of a comprehensive Arab peace offering to Israel this year, but Qatar took the lead. Kerry's meetings at the African summit began Saturday with a warning to U.S. partner Nigeria that it must not condone...

World Cup vote must be rerun unless Qatar improves treatment

Posted on 2013-05-26 01:26:00 from Scoop - New Zealand News

...World Cup infrastructure than players will take to the football pitch unless steps are taken to reform working conditions in Qatar.” TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said, “The number of workers killed in the construction industry in Qatar each year is...

Yemen Making Strides in Transition to Democracy After Arab Spring

Posted on 2013-05-26 00:24:00 from The New York Times

...at the lack of services cut the power lines. Saudi Arabia has provided assistance, but billions of dollars in aid pledged by Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have not been paid. The southern secessionist movement is gaining steam, while the Houthis,...

Dineshwaran is second Malaysian to play prof rugby abroad

Posted on 2013-05-25 23:29:00 from The Star Malaysia

...(Division Two and Division Three) at the MBPJ Stadium in Kelana Jaya from June 4-8. Malaysia will be playing in Division Two alongside Singapore, Iran and newly-promoted India. China, Guam, Indonesia and Qatar are the teams playing in Division Three....

Inside Lines: Michel Platini comes under pressure from anti-Israel protesters

Posted on 2013-05-25 23:03:00 from The Independent

...heat is on Uefa's president, Michel Platini, not least because of his support for Qatar's 2022 World Cup summer of discontent. No doubt he is also feeling hot under the collar after a pro-Palestinian demo at a Uefa dinner on the eve of last night's Champions'...

adidas Grand Prix NYC: Blustery Day in Big Apple does not stop Tyson Gay, Blanka Vlasic, Jenn Suhr, Ryan Whiting from performing! by Larry Eder

Posted on 2013-05-25 22:36:00 from RunBlogRun

...stride was barely seen today as Rudisha was battling the winds more than the field. Hagos Gebrhiwet won the 3,000 meters in Doha, Qatar on May 10, in 7:30.36, the world leader. He sealed that race with a 53.8 last 400 meters. On May 11, Hagos turned 19. In...

Sanimax plans to build biogas plant in South St. Paul

Posted on 2013-05-25 22:01:00 from Minneapolis Star Tribune

...had sales of $57.8 million last year, just won a software contract for a new $6 billion regional heath care and research complex in Qatar. Amcom was acquired by Virginia-based USA Mobility for $163 million in 2011. Amcom provides “urgent communications” software...

France opposes Iran presence at meeting

Posted on 2013-05-25 21:43:00 from GulfToday.ae

...in the Syrian conference would complicate those talks. The United States and European Union have so far shied away from directly arming the rebels, but have given them “non-lethal” support, while Arab backers like Qatar and Saudi Arabia send them weapons....

France rules out Iran taking part in Syrian peace talks

Posted on 2013-05-25 21:30:00 from Lebanon Daily Star

...Union have so far shied away from directly arming the rebels, but have given them "non-lethal" support, while Arab backers like Qatar and Saudi Arabia send them weapons. Fabius is due to meet UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan for talks...

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Al Rayyan Lift Emir of Qatar Cup

Posted on 2013-05-19 12:02:00 from 5min Videos

Raul scores but two goals in the first ten minutes were enough to secure Al Rayyan the Emir of Qatar Cup as they defeated Al Sadd 2-1 in the final on on Saturday (18th May) in Doha, Qatar.

Sport should be welcome everywhere

Posted on 2013-05-25 14:54:00 from Al Jazeera Videos

Sport should be welcome everywhere The man who brought the Olympics to London - Sebastian Coe - talks to Al Jazeera English about Qatar's role in hosting future sporting events. Coe believes s... From: AlJazeeraEnglish Views: 30 1 ratings Time: 02:18 More in News & Politics

Platini Wants Blatter to Remain President For Rio 2014

Posted on 2013-05-24 17:24:00 from 5min Videos

UEFA president Michel Platini backs a winter World Cup in Qatar after giving a press conference following the UEFA congress in London, England, on Friday.

Al Shabab Beat Al Gharafa 3-0

Posted on 2013-05-21 21:18:00 from 5min Videos

Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia go through to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League, following a 3-0 victory and a 5-1 aggregate score over Qatar's Al Gharafa.

PSG Turn Down Ancelotti's Request to Leave, Says Al-Khelaifi

Posted on 2013-05-20 17:05:00 from 5min Videos

Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser al-Khelaifi has confirmed Carlo Ancelotti told the club he wants to leave at the end of the season after leading the team to their first French league title in 19 years but that the request had been turned down. Italian Ancelotti joined PSG, who are owned by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), in December 2011, leading them to their first French league title since 1994 last weekend.

PSG Turn Down Ancelotti's Request to Leave, Says Al-Khelaifi

Posted on 2013-05-20 16:42:00 from 5min Videos

PSG Turn Down Ancelotti's Request to Leave, Says Al-Khelaifi

Posted on 2013-05-20 17:05:00 from 5min Videos

The Way Forward For Qatar

Posted on 2013-05-13 18:18:00 from 5min Videos

Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, Professor of Political Science at the United Arab Emirates University, claims that political reform is coming for Qatar and that it is inescapable. He and Christopher M. Davidson join HuffPost Live to discuss.

UN condemns Syrian regime forces

Posted on 2013-05-16 08:14:00 from Euronews Videos

UN condemns Syrian regime forces http://www.euronews.com/ The UN General Assembly has condemned Syrian regime forces and praised the country's opposition. Although the Qatar-drafted resoluti... From: Euronews Views: 1 1 ratings Time: 01:13 More in News & Politics

Victory For Al Shebab While El-Jaish Draw 1-1 With Al-Ahli

Posted on 2013-05-14 20:53:00 from 5min Videos

Second-half goals from Sebastian Tagliabue and Nassir Al Shamrani give Saudi Arabian side Al-Shebab a 2-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in the first leg of their AFC Champions League last 16 tie in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday (14th May).

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Egypt will refund taxes collected from Qatar National Bank 's acquisition of National Societe Generale Bank to shareholders on Sunday. - Published on 2013-05-25 07:48:00 by Economic Times

Egypt will refund taxes collected from Qatar National Bank 's acquisition of National Societe Generale Bank to shareholders on Sunday.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-05-25 07:48:00

ICAO stays in Montreal after Qatar stumbles
Bid comes at a time when the UN body would be better served focusing on curbing emissions - Published on 2013-05-24 21:30:00 by Montreal Gazette

ICAO stays in Montreal after Qatar stumbles Bid comes at a time when the UN body would be better served focusing on curbing emissions

Published by Montreal Gazette on 2013-05-24 21:30:00

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2013 file photo, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa gives a thumbs up to supporters as he stands with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, not in picture, on a balcony at the government palace in Quito, Ecuador. On Friday, May 24, 2013, Correa will begin his second presidential term after winning the Feb. 17 election.

- Published on 2013-05-24 11:00:00 by Miami Herald

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2013 file photo, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa gives a thumbs up to supporters as he stands with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, not in picture, on a balcony at the government palace in Quito, Ecuador. On Friday, May 24, 2013, Correa will begin his second presidential term after winning the Feb. 17 election.

Published by Miami Herald on 2013-05-24 11:00:00

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Indian recruitment firm Archelons has announced it will invest $1 million in Qatar over the coming five years in the field of management solutions. - Published on 2013-05-24 05:17:00 by Economic Times

Indian recruitment firm Archelons has announced it will invest $1 million in Qatar over the coming five years in the field of management solutions.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-05-24 05:17:00

Qatar to Invest Serious Funds in Bulgaria's Sheep Breeding: Qatar to Invest Serious Funds in Bulgaria's Sheep Breeding - Published on 2013-05-23 10:01:00 by Sofia News Agency

Qatar to Invest Serious Funds in Bulgaria's Sheep Breeding: Qatar to Invest Serious Funds in Bulgaria's Sheep Breeding

Published by Sofia News Agency on 2013-05-23 10:01:00

Qatar's Lekhwiya player Youssef Msakni (R) celebrates - Published on 2013-05-23 01:37:00 by FIFA

Qatar's Lekhwiya player Youssef Msakni (R) celebrates

Published by FIFA on 2013-05-23 01:37:00

Qatar 2022 - Published on 2013-05-22 12:25:00 by BBC Sport

Qatar 2022

Published by BBC Sport on 2013-05-22 12:25:00

Seifert issues Qatar World Cup warning - Published on 2013-05-22 11:56:00 by Football.co.uk

Seifert issues Qatar World Cup warning

Published by Football.co.uk on 2013-05-22 11:56:00

The life cover will be offered to Xpress Money customers sending money to India from major markets like UAE, Saudi, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. - Published on 2013-05-21 07:37:00 by Economic Times

The life cover will be offered to Xpress Money customers sending money to India from major markets like UAE, Saudi, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

Published by Economic Times on 2013-05-21 07:37:00

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The opportunity is still there for making this peace. Come let us make this peace a reality achieved on the ground, so that our current and future generations would reap its benefits...

in Peres, Abbas, Kerry to discuss peace in Jordan

Jerusalem Post - 2013-05-26 03:24:00

Ending the occupation of our land, releasing our prisoners and the eviction of settlers and settlement activity and dismantling the apartheid wall is what makes peace and guarantees security for you and for us...

in Peres, Abbas, Kerry to discuss peace in Jordan

Jerusalem Post - 2013-05-26 03:24:00

In a few days, the occupation of the West Bank and east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip will complete 46 years...

in Peres, Abbas, Kerry to discuss peace in Jordan

Jerusalem Post - 2013-05-26 03:24:00